Statue of Saladin

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Statue of Saladin
تمثال صلاح الدين الأيوبي: Arabic
Statue of Saladin Damascus.jpg
Statue of Saladin in front of the Citadel of Damascus
ArtistAbdallah al-Sayed
Year1993 (inaugurated)
TypeOversize equestrian statue
Mediumbronze
LocationIn front of the Citadel of Damascus, Damascus, Syria
Coordinates33°30′42.3″N 36°18′2.1″E / 33.511750°N 36.300583°E / 33.511750; 36.300583Coordinates: 33°30′42.3″N 36°18′2.1″E / 33.511750°N 36.300583°E / 33.511750; 36.300583
OwnerMunicipality of Damascus

The Statue of Saladin (Arabic: تمثال صلاح الدين الأيوبي) is an oversize equestrian bronze statue depicting the Ayyubid Sultan Saladin located in front of the 11th century Citadel of Damascus in the Ancient City of Damascus in Damascus, Syria. The statue was designed by Syrian sculptor Abdallah al-Sayed. It was unveiled by the then Syrian president Hafez Assad in 1993, marking the 800th anniversary of Saladin's death.[1]

The bronze statue represents Saladin's victory at the Battle of Hittin, with him seated proudly and triumphantly on his horse accompanied by two swordsmen with Renaud de Chatillon and Guy de Lusignan whom he captured at the battle walking behind him on foot while the crown of the Kingdom of Jerusalem lies on the floor.[2]

Other statues of Saladin[]

Old Jerusalem[]

  • Saladin and Richard the Lionheart equestrian statue, Old Jerusalem

Karak[]

  • Saladin equestrian statue, Karak, Jordan

References[]

  1. ^ Pagden, Anthony (2008). Worlds at War. Oxford University Press US. ISBN 9780199237432.
  2. ^ Darke, Diana (2010). Syria. Bradt Travel Guides. ISBN 9781841623146.
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